| | Beginning Lindy Hop 6:30-7:30 Taught by Mark and Sonya Intermediate Lindy Hop 6:30-7:30 Taught by Evan and Megan Intro to Swing 7:30-8:00 Taught by Brandon and Ava There will be additional teachers substituting. Next Month's Classes: | | Blues dance
6:30-7:30
Intermediate Lindy Hop 6:30-7:30 Intro To Swing 7:30-8:00 | | | Upcoming Events: | | Dance Card Sunday will be on Oct 5th. Fill out your dance card and turn it in for a chance to win a free admission! We will have our October Birthday Jam on Sunday, October 26th. If your birthday is in October, don't miss it!
| | Travel Opportunities: | | If you're looking to meet more dancers and skyrocket your skills, there's no better way to do it than by traveling to some regional events! 'Tis the season for dancing in the Midwest. Check it out: Sundance Swing in Fort Worth, TX
October 17-19 We have a group going to this event, you should too. Talk to Megan or Evan if you want more details. Nevermore Jazz Ball in St Louis, MO November 6-9 Austin Lindy Exchange in Austin, TX, November 21-23 This month's music brought to you by: 10/5- Megan 10/12- Evan 10/19- Sonya 10/26- Chelsea | |
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| | Megan Pfeiffer, your new president, reporting for duty. 
Hello fellow dancers, I am excited to be your new president. Over a decade ago, I took my first dance class which sparked my insatiable passion for dance. Upon finding the Wichita Swing Dance Society, I discovered a welcoming community to share experiences with. My hope during my presidency is to grow and strengthen our community. Ideas are abound and your helpis desired. Stay tuned for events and programs that you can participate in outside of our beloved Sunday night swing.
Meet your new board members!
Megan Pfeiffer: President
Dave Krofssik: Vice President
Welsly Kight: Treasurer
Nikki Brown: Secretary
Esther Hoffman: Print media
Lexi Jernigan: Web media/photographer
Board members at large: Chelsea Rothschild, Nick Meyer, Evan Borst, and Ava Johnston |  | |
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| | This week's song is Life is So Peculiar by Louis Jordan, featuring Louis Armstrong. I love this song because it is so playful. Not only are the lyrics silly, but the musicians have a joyful air about them. This all lends to inspiring dances. For fun, try dancing to just the lyrics, the trumpet, or the piano. You will find that you move differently when you do. Don't be afraid to be silly, after all, dancing is fun right! Meet ups: | | Dancing Around Town: The Wright Brothers
Wednesday Oct 15th
6-9pm Stay tuned to Facebook for impromptu meetups. | | Homework: | Watch this and try and steal a move or two. The dancers, Sharon Davis and Juan Villafane show an abundance of musicality, which may have been born while being silly while dancing. A handful of us recently took classes from the lovely Sharon Davis last month. Maybe you will see some of her material in the coming months if you sign up for classes. Lastly, if you really liked the music, check out Ella Fitzgerald , she will not disappoint. 
| Vintage Clips: | Check out this clip with pictures and video from the original Savoy! You have Frankie Manning to thank for breathing life into Lindy Hop. I love the relationship between the dancers and the musicians. Dancing to live music will add another level of enjoyment to your experience. 
| Thank You Chelsea! | 
I am ever so thankful that Chelsea stepped up to the presidency last year. We had our most successful Sunflower Swing to date, changed our class structuring, branched out to have more community dances, and even had more Soul Nights than usual. I will be looking to you for continued ideas and inspirations. Megan Pfeiffer | |
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